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A captivating vintage Chinese snuff bottle featuring the traditional "Nei Hua" (inside painting) technique. This particular piece stands out for …
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A captivating vintage Chinese snuff bottle featuring the traditional "Nei Hua" (inside painting) technique. This particular piece stands out for its moody, atmospheric landscape rendered in a style reminiscent of classic ink-wash paintings.
The bottle depicts a continuous wintry scene:
• Obverse: A traveler in a long red cloak is seen walking through a desolate, misty landscape accompanied by a dog. The use of negative space beautifully simulates a fog-heavy or snowy atmosphere.
• Reverse: A lone figure in a red robe leads a pack animal (likely a donkey or horse) through a rocky mountain pass under dark, heavy clouds.
The painting shows a high level of skill in capturing depth and weather through minimal color and broad, expressive brushstrokes.
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks to the glass. The internal painting is well-preserved with no signs of moisture … moreExcellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks to the glass. The internal painting is well-preserved with no signs of moisture damage or fading. It may show minor imperfections. I use recycled shipping materials. less
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